AMD Motherboards

The MAG B850 Gaming Plus Max WiFi costs $260 and lacks important features like 20 Gbps USB and a true mid-range audio codec, which makes it relatively unattractive at the price point. However, it stands out in its looks, the addition of 5G LAN, and the dedicated BCLK generator. Its remaining features are also good enough and in line with its price tag.

The MSI MPG X870E Carbon Max WiFi is a decent refresh from MSI, which offers great performance with its 18+2+1 VRMs. While it also comes with impressive I/O and high-speed memory support of up to 8400 MT/s. All of this, including the 64 MB BIOS & dedicated OC Engine chip upgrades, makes it a decent pick for $429.99.

The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi II is an excellent mid-range motherboard, featuring a slightly different design, BIOS ROM, and overclocking options compared to the original product. Thanks to its 14+2+1 VRM phase at 80A SPS, you can easily overclock any Ryzen 9000 series CPU. Even if you're a beginner overclocker, the OC Engine chip will handle all the hard work while you reap the rewards. With decent connectivity, storage options, and thermals, it's an amazing motherboard for its price.

Although most of the X870 motherboards have amazing features, the best ones tend to have better storage and networking possibilities.

The MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX is a high-end AM5 motherboard built for Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 CPUs. It offers strong VRM design, heavy cooling, and lots of PCIe Gen5 and M.2 connectivity. Performance is excellent across CPU, memory, storage, and gaming, though power draw is on the higher side. At $699.99, it’s aimed squarely at enthusiasts who want top-tier features.

The best motherboard for the Ryzen 5 9600X CPU shouldn't be too fancy, but should have a decent VRM phase and high RAM frequency support.

My team and I have been hard at work testing all the high-end motherboards lately, and these are the best options for the Ryzen 9 9900X.

Find the best motherboard for your Ryzen 9 9950X system from our list covering different categories, compiled after careful testing.

The MSI B850MPOWER is a high-performance microATX motherboard aimed at overclocking enthusiasts, especially those interested in pushing their DDR5 RAM speeds. It features advanced cooling for power delivery, PCIe Gen5 support, and a user-friendly design with handy tools like the EZ Dashboard for easier overclocking. Despite its compact size, it offers strong connectivity with WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and multiple M.2 slots. It’s priced at USD 259.99, offering great value for gamers and RAM overclockers.